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School City of Hobart |
| Communication |
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Standard 1
The learner will be able to engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions and exchange opinions. (Interpersonal).
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3.1.1
The learner will be able to interact in a variety of social situations beyond the classroom. Example: Give basic directions to a foreign visitor, such as how to get to a particular room in the school or find a specific place in the community. .
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3.1.2
The learner will be able to provide and exchange detailed information on familiar topics. Example: Describe food and leisure time preferences to a native speaker of the language such as a host family member. Example: Inquire about price, size, and availability of items while shopping in the foreign culture. .
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3.1.3
The learner will be able to describe and explain state of being and feelings.
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3.1.4
The learner will be able to express agreement and disagreement, supporting opinion with simple reasoning.
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Standard 2
The learner will be able to understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive).
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3.2.1
The learner will be able to identify main ideas and topics in a variety of authentic written materials. Example: Identify and personalize the main ideas in an authentic reading on leisure activities by listing them and then ranking the activities according to preference. Example: Select potential pen pals from a "personals" section of an appropriate foreign language newspaper or magazine. Example: Demonstrate comprehension of a written description of foreign culture mealtime customs by identifying some table etiquette or table setting similarities and differences. Example: Demonstrate understanding of foreign language apartment rental or real estate ads by matching appropriate residences with written descriptions of families. .
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3.2.2
The learner will be able to understand short literary selections.
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3.2.3
The learner will be able to comprehend and respond to main ideas in language spoken by native speakers on familiar/simple topics. Example: Demonstrate understanding of authentic directions, e.g., use of telephone, use of automated parking, self-service in a cafeteria, use of ATM, by following the directions in a role-play. .
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Standard 3
The learner will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational).
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3.3.1
The learner will be able to read aloud with appropriate intonation and pronunciation.
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3.3.2
The learner will be able to recite proverbs, short anecdotes, or poetry.
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3.3.3
The learner will be able to relate a simple story about a personal experience or event. Example: Describe a party for a family member. .
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3.3.4
The learner will be able to write paraphrases, summaries, and brief compositions. Example: Write a description of a home in the foreign country. .
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3.3.5
The learner will be able to give commands, directions, and instructions in a variety of situations.
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3.3.6
The learner will be able to give oral presentations on familiar subjects dealing with the foreign culture. Example: Give an oral report to the class on a special event in the foreign culture, e.g., Tour de France, a bullfight, a Fasching celebration, a New Year's celebration, etc. .
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| Cultures |
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Standard 4
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
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3.4.1
The learner will be able to describe cultural practices and behaviors of everyday life in the foreign culture. Example: Describe dining practices in the foreign culture. Example: Compare interpersonal spatial relationships as observed in videos from the foreign culture. .
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3.4.2
The learner will be able to employ appropriate non-verbal communication in a variety of social contexts. Example: Demonstrate the appropriate gesture for a variety of situations, e.g., counting with one's fingers, telling how one feels, etc. .
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Standard 5
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
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3.5.1
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the geographical features, historical events, and political structures of identified countries where the language is spoken.
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3.5.2
The learner will be able to identify some major contributions that the foreign language and culture make and have made to American society and the world. Example: Conduct research on the use of products from countries or regions where the foreign language is spoken. Example: Conduct research on the influence of the foreign culture on the US in various areas, e.g., architecture, arts, science, celebrations. .
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| Connections |
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Standard 6
The learner will be able to reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
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3.6.1
The learner will be able to transfer knowledge and understanding of history to the study of the foreign language and its culture. Example: Explain the transformation of the Common Market to the European Union, using knowledge gained in social studies classes. .
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3.6.2
The learner will be able to transfer and apply process-writing and reading strategies to the foreign language classroom. Example: Identify themes and main ideas of (otherwise inaccessible) newspaper or magazine articles from the foreign culture using reading strategies. Example: Write multi-paragraph compositions on selected topics, following the steps of process-writing. .
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3.6.3
The learner will be able to transfer knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of art to the study of the foreign culture. Example: Identify the basic elements of style, color, and content in selected paintings representative of the foreign culture. .
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3.6.4
The learner will be able to transfer electronic research skills to the foreign language class.
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3.6.5
The learner will be able to apply the grammatical knowledge acquired in the foreign language to achieve a better understanding of English grammatical structures.
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3.6.6
The learner will be able to apply the information gathered through foreign language resources to other disciplines. Example: Share knowledge gained in French class about the Pasteur Institute with their classmates in biology. .
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Standard 7
The learner will be able to acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its culture.
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3.7.1
The learner will be able to read and interpret simple prose and poetry of the foreign culture.
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3.7.2
The learner will be able to read selected magazines, newspapers, and electronic media for information about the foreign culture. Example: Access foreign language Internet sites to locate authentic foreign culture recipes for use in FACS class. .
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| Comparisons |
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Standard 8
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
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3.8.1
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding that vocabulary in each language conveys a different range of meaning and cannot be translated directly from one language to another. Example: Identify the cognates in short articles from a foreign newspaper and research the meanings of the cognates in the foreign language. .
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3.8.2
The learner will be able to integrate use of idiomatic expressions. Example: Role-play or perform a skit utilizing appropriate idiomatic expressions. .
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3.8.3
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding that vocabulary conveys different meanings in various contexts.
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3.8.4
The learner will be able to contrast identified structural patterns of the foreign language to students' own language.
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Standard 9
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
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3.9.1
The learner will be able to use the foreign language in a manner suitable to the etiquette of native speakers.
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3.9.2
The learner will be able to explain similarities and differences in verbal and non-verbal behavior between cultures. Example: Discuss differences in non-verbal behavior as observed in videos from the foreign culture. Example: Discuss and compare tone of voice, volume, and pitch in verbal expression, as observed in videos from the foreign culture. Example: Compare the family structure of the foreign culture to that of the US. Example: Compare and contrast educational systems, e.g., school subjects, class schedules, etc., of the foreign culture with those in the US. Example: Compare marketing techniques used in print media to "sell" products in the foreign culture and students' culture. .
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3.9.3
The learner will be able to explain the impact of the foreign culture on students' culture.
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| Communities |
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Standard 10
The learner will be able to use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
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3.10.1
The learner will be able to establish contact with a native speaker through Internet, e-mail, personal travel, etc.
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3.10.2
The learner will be able to exchange information with others who speak the language.
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3.10.3
The learner will be able to interact with members of the local community who are involved in a variety of professions that use the foreign language. Example: Greet and engage in conversation with native speakers encountered in the community, when appropriate. .
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3.10.4
The learner will be able to use community resources to research a topic related to culture and/or language study. Example: Access library, travel agency, or electronic resources to investigate travel opportunities to the foreign country. .
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| Personal Enjoyment |
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Standard 11
The learner will be able to show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
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3.11.1
The learner will be able to independently access a variety of foreign language sources for entertainment or personal growth. Example: Visit the art museum to view a special exhibit of art from or representative of the foreign culture. Example: Watch selected television shows and listen to identified radio newscasts from the foreign culture. Example: Maintain correspondence with a native speaker of the foreign language. Example: Seek opportunities to listen to music representing the foreign culture. Example: Travel to the foreign country either with family or an organized group. .
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